Henry Kissinger, the German-born American diplomat, academic and presidential adviser who served as Secretary of State for two presidents and left his stamp on U.S. foreign policy for decades, died Wednesday at the age of 100.

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Grammy Award-winning superstars John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and others are set to honor Elvis Presley during "Christmas at Graceland." Watch on WRAL at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Christmas at Graceland on WRAL 🎄🎅 Music artists perform hits by Elvis from the star's former estate, Graceland in Memphis

The National Conference on Active School Threats-East is convening in Raleigh, just two days after police say a teenager stabbed two fellow students, killing one of them, at Southeast Raleigh High School.

10 ways schools can curb violent threats, according to security expert

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Delvin Ferrell was the teenager killed in a stabbing on Monday at Southeast Raleigh High School. Friends will remember Ferrell with a balloon release on Wednesday evening.

'We are forgiving': Family of 15-year-old stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School grieves loss, holds no ill will

Family of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh High School plans balloon release 

An academic building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reopened Tuesday more than 24 hours after a water main broke near the structure.

<b>CHAPEL HILL, N.C.</b> — An academic building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reopened Tuesday more than 24 hours after a water main broke near the structure.

University officials said classes would be held at Greenlaw Hall on Tuesday as students and staff return from the Labor Day weekend.

It wasn't clear what caused the water main to break Sunday night.

Officials said pedestrians should use extra caution around the repair sites.

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UNC building reopens after water main break

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This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Raleigh Wednesday evening, leaving one person injured.

Raleigh Police investigate Dorothea Drive shooting, one person injured

Police are investigating a Raleigh shooting 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

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Police communication released on Wednesday provides some insight into the chaos inside Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School when a fight turned into a deadly stabbing earlier this week and the search for a suspect that followed.

Southeast Raleigh High School to resume classes after fatal stabbing, extra security in place

911 calls reveal frightened students hid during fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

While over Wednesday night temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s.

Brace for near-freezing 🥶 temperatures before warmth arrives

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors holds it winter board meeting in Chapel Hill. This is the first of a two-day event for the NCHSAA.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day one

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.

NC State duo claims top ACC football honors

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George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Famed track coach George Williams helps athletes prep for Paris Olympics, reflects on departure from St. Augustine's University

Max Johnson, a former Texas A&M and LSU quarterback, has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

Former Texas A&M, LSU QB Max Johnson commits to North Carolina

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The North Carolina Lottery Commission has not committed to a date for when sports betting would be allowed in the state.